We call on IBM to demonstrate commitment to our Business Conduct Guidelines and to prevent perceived influence peddling through Trump affiliated businesses.
But influence peddling through other businesses is O.K.?
Once you get out in the real world of government contracts, whether it's a new fighter jet or toys for children, you quickly discover government contracts are all about influence peddling. Every politician sourcing government contracts has an affiliated business.
There's also a call to “Respect our right to refuse participation in any U.S. contracts that violate constitutional and civil liberties”
Isn't that part of the vetting process by the government before a contract is solicited?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
